Dr. Gerald Atampugre is an integrated geographer with deep interest in the spatial interactions within and between social-ecological systems. His research interest is on a range of issues around climate change adaptation, water resource management and land use/cover dynamics. He has extensive teaching and research experience through his affiliation with the University of Adelaide, Wageningen University and University of Cape Coast. He also has working knowledge of research techniques such as Geographic Information Systems, Indicator approaches (indexing), Thematic and Content Analysis, and Citizen Science. He is currently interested in climate vulnerability and adaptation dynamics in the context of social-ecological systems, particularly in semi-arid zones.
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Dr. Gerald Atampugre
Senior Lecturer - ( Senior Member ) Department of Geography and Regional PlanningField(s) of Specialization
Field(s) of Academic Interest
About
Transformative teaching and Learning
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Environmental Studies
The University of AdelaideMaster of Science (M.Sc., MSc, M.Sci., M.Si., Sc.M., M.S., MSHS, MS, Mag., Mg., Mgr, S.M., or SM) in International Development Studies
Wageningen University and Research CentreMaster of Philosophy (M.Phil.) in Geography
University of Cape CoastBachelor of Arts (BA) in Economics and Geography
University of Cape Coast
Presented a paper
at Joint New Zealand Geographical Society and Institute of Australian Geographers conference, The University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
. 2018-07-01
presented a paper
at Australian Climate Change Adaptation Research Network for Settlement and Infrastructure (ACCARNSI), Twelfth National Forum and Workshop, The University of South Australia, Adelaide, South Australia
. 2016-09-01
presented a paper
at International Journal of Arts and Sciences conference for academic disciplines, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts.
. 2014-05-01
Participant
at Training Workshop by United Nations University (UNU), Institute for Natural Resources in Africa (INRA), and Centre for Development Research (ZEF), Sasakawa Center, University of Cape Coast, Ghana
. 2009-03-01
presented a paper
at Ghana Geographical Association Annual Conference, Sunyani, Ghana
. 2014-08-01
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Awarding Institution/Organization
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Fellowship
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| Adelaide Scholarship International | The University of Adelaide | 2015 |
| Netherlands Fellowship Program | NUFFIC | 2009 |
| DAAD Scholarship | DAAD | 2008 |
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Professional Body
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| Institute of Australian Geographers | Member | 2018 |
| Association of American Geographers | Member | 2015 |
| Ghana Geographical Association | Member | 2014 |
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Duration
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| Population-Based Survey (PBS) in Northern Ghana, (USAID sponsored) | Regional Supervisor | January 2015 - Present |